Season 2 (The Assassination of Gianni Versace): One of the main characters, Andrew Cunanan, is a serial killer. He graphically commits five murders by beating, shooting, and stabbing his victims, with the most brutal details kept off-screen. In episode 1, Gianni Versace is repeatedly seen with a gruesome head wound during his attempted revival.
Rape is discussed briefly several times in season 1.
Season 1 (The People V. O.J Simpson): Because this program is portraying the events of the O.J. Simpson murder trial, the gruesome and sometimes disturbing elements of this case are shown. While the killings are portrayed after they happened, it may still be disturbing for younger viewers. The crime scene with the two victims (Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ronald Goldman) and lots of blood are shown at various times. Photos of the crime scene are shown with details of the injuries.
Characters describe violent acts including murder and abuse.